Observation on the outcome of occupational chronic benzene poisoning treated with acupuncture combined with Du-Moxibustion
10.20001/j.issn.2095-2619.20240416
- VernacularTitle:针刺加督灸治疗职业性慢性苯中毒效果观察
- Author:
Ying ZHENG
1
;
Lili LAI
;
Xiaofeng DENG
;
Chunyue FAN
;
Jin WU
;
Min OU
;
Shufang YAO
;
Hailan WANG
Author Information
1. Guangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510300, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Occupational chronic benzene poisoning;
Leukopenia;
Neutropenia;
Acupuncture;
Du-Moxibustion;
Serum immune factors;
White blood cell count
- From:
China Occupational Medicine
2024;51(2):210-213
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of acupuncture combined with Du-Moxibustion (ADM) on peripheral blood cell count and levels of immune factors in patients with occupational chronic benzene poisoning. Methods A total of 70 patients with occupational chronic benzene poisoning (leukopenia and neutropenia) were selected as the research subjects by judgement sampling method. They were randomly divided into a control group and an ADM group using a random number table method, with 35 cases in each group. Patients in the control group were treated with conventional Western medicine such as leukocyte boosting and symptomatic treatment. While patients in the ADM group were treated with ADM treatment in addition to treatments of the control group, once per week for five consecutive weeks. Peripheral blood samples of patients were collected before and after treatment from both groups, to detect cell counts and serum levels of immune factors. Results The white blood cell count, red blood cell count, absolute lymphocyte count, absolute neutrophil count, platelet count, and levels of hemoglobin, immunoglobulins (Ig) A, IgM, IgG, complement C3 and complement C4 of patients in both groups improved after treatment compared with those before treatment (all P<0.05). The white blood cell count, levels of IgA, IgM, IgG, complement C3 and complement C4 of patients in the ADM group were higher than those in the control group after treatment (all P<0.05). Conclusion ADM treatment can increase peripheral blood white blood cells and serum levels of immune factor in patients with occupational chronic benzene poisoning (leukopenia, neutropenia), which helps improve patient recovery and can be promoted clinically.
